Before We Leave vs Oxygen
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Before We Leave wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Oxygen is $0.21 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Before We Leave | Oxygen |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 56 |
| Quality | 74 | 59 |
| Value | 82 | 79 |
| Popularity | 25 | 24 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.77 | $0.56 |
| Steam Review Score | 78.1% positive | 70.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 11 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Before We Leave | Oxygen |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 13, 2021 | April 7, 2023 |
| Developers | Balancing Monkey Games | Turquoise Revival Games |
| Publishers | Team17 | GrabTheGames, UpgradePoint |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64 bit only) | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 8 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i5-4460 | AMD FX-6350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 590 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 | AMD Radeon R7-265X |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 600 MB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Before We Leave or Oxygen?
Before We Leave won the comparison against Oxygen based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Before We Leave worth buying over Oxygen?
Based on the metrics, Before We Leave won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Before We Leave currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC